Definitions
- Describing a warning or reprimand given to someone for their behavior or actions. - Referring to a gentle or mild scolding that is meant to correct behavior. - Talking about a cautionary advice given to someone to prevent them from making a mistake.
- Describing a severe or harsh scolding given to someone for their behavior or actions. - Referring to a public rebuke or condemnation of someone's actions. - Talking about a criticism or censure given to someone for their wrongdoing.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a form of verbal correction or reprimand.
- 2Both words imply disapproval or criticism of someone's behavior or actions.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a negative interaction between two people.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Admonished is milder and less severe than upbraided, which is more intense and harsh.
- 2Public vs. Private: Upbraided often implies a public rebuke, while admonished can be done privately.
- 3Formality: Upbraided is more formal and serious than admonished, which can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
- 4Connotation: Admonished has a more positive connotation, implying a constructive criticism or advice, while upbraided has a more negative connotation, implying a severe scolding or condemnation.
- 5Frequency: Admonished is more commonly used than upbraided in everyday language.
Remember this!
Admonished and upbraided are synonyms that both refer to a form of verbal correction or reprimand. However, upbraided is more intense and severe than admonished, often implying a public rebuke or condemnation of someone's actions. Admonished, on the other hand, is milder and can be used in both formal and informal contexts to describe a warning or gentle scolding meant to correct behavior.
